I was born at St. John's, where they lived for a short time.

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The day on which I received confirmation was a distressing one to me.

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The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery.

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The only recreation there allowed, however, is that of the mind, and of this there is but little.

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I have, I think, afforded every opportunity that could be reasonably expected, to judge of my credibility.

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Some of the priests from the Seminary were in the nunnery every day and night, and often several at a time.

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A number of girls of my acquaintance went to school to the nuns of the Congregational Nunnery, or Sisters of Charity, as they are sometimes called.

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On the day, therefore, when I went to the church to be confirmed, with a number of others, I suffered extremely from the reproaches of my conscience.

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The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public.

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I often remembered also that I had been told, that we shall have as many devils biting us, if we go to hell, as we have unconfessed sins on our consciences.

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